Do I need a license to shrimp?

Joeseminole18 · Post by **Joeseminole18** » October 25th, 2004, 10:33 pm

I get difffering impressions from various websites.

Post by **Fish Masterson** » October 25th, 2004, 11:31 pm

Ok, I'll take a stab at answering your question

. If you are asking whether or not you need a saltwater fishing license, then I would venture to say yes. If you are asking if you need a special shrimping license, then I would say no IMO, because I have never heard of a rec. shrimping permit. Maybe someone else can verify this for you.
Fish Masterson

Joeseminole18 · Post by **Joeseminole18** » October 26th, 2004, 1:21 am

I was referring to a saltwater license. Marine Fisheries is kinda sketchy with their info. Thanks.

Post by **mjsigns** » October 26th, 2004, 8:51 am

Everything you need to know (to stay within the FL law) about recreational shrimping is on this page. Follow the link below:

http://myfwc.com/marine/recreational/recshrimp.htm

Post by **Flats Rascal** » October 26th, 2004, 8:55 am

The license is required for taking, attempting to take or possessing marine fish. These include finfish species as well as marine invertebrates. Examples of finfish are sharks, trout, mackerel, rays, catfish, eels, tarpon, etc. Marine invertebrates include snails, whelks, clams, scallops, shrimp, crab, lobster, sea stars, sea urchins, etc.